Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Ricardo Banda

Humble,TX

Summary

Seasoned real estate professional with 5 years in the private and public sectors.

20 years of electrical and commercial project management at City of Houston

Knowledgeable, hard working Division Manager- Electrical/HVAC/Construction/Plumbing. Electrical Foreman committed to overseeing planning, scheduling and safety of crew. Proven track record running manpower on commercial and industrial job sites. Projects manager professional image with positive attitude, strong work ethic to effectively run jobs and teach others.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Manager- Skilled Trades /Renovation Project Manager

City of Houston- General Serv
Houston, Texas
11.2021 - Current
  • Supervised and facilitated team meetings to alleviate issues and challenges stalling progress of transformation projects.
  • Designed and managed project development schedules meeting established goals.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Developed and maintained annual budgeting process, including forecasting and analysis.
  • Reviewed monthly expense reports from various departments for accuracy.
  • Identified areas of potential savings or revenue growth opportunities.

Electrical Supervisor

City of Houston General Services Dept
Houston, TX
11.2010 - 11.2021
  • Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
  • Resolved customer complaints with advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Supported, advised and mentored all levels of personnel.
  • Oversaw production efforts to guarantee timely and budget-conscious completion.
  • Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits, and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter, and oscilloscope.
  • Reviewed and monitored cost and man-hour budget for installation process to develop staff facilities, equipment and tool requirement plan.
  • Generated highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment and materials, identifying and evaluating job cost reduction strategies.
  • Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
  • Provided technical supervision and support to Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) supervisors, Instrument and electrical planners, and contract personnel.
  • Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look-ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.

Real Estate Agent

Lions Gate Realty
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Created and maintained large client base by meeting needs and delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Researched current Houston market to identify information needed for sales presentations.
  • Counseled new buyers to enhance sales opportunities.
  • Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
  • Successfully guided home buyers and sellers through sales and purchase of properties.
  • Maintained database of prospective customers.
  • Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
  • Showed building models to prospects based on expressed needs and preferences.
  • Managed and rented out rental properties.
  • Generated lists of properties that were compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Created realtor and buyer incentives and strategies with agents, builders and buyers.
  • Followed up with prospects throughout sales processes.

Journeyman Electrician

City of Houston General Services
Houston, TX
05.2008 - 11.2010
  • Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
  • Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
  • Transported tools, materials and supplies to job locations.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
  • Examined and created solutions for high voltage electrical system problems.
  • Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
  • Led team of apprentice electricians through installing electrical systems and inspected existing circuits.

Education

Real Estate -

Real Estate U
Houston, TX
2017

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Physics (Pre Engineering)

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Reading Print and Schematics
  • Budgeting
  • Negotiations expert
  • Microsoft Excel and Office
  • SAP Experience
  • FAMIS 360 System Administrator
  • Estimating
  • Client Relations
  • Master Electrician # 209977
  • Real Estate Agent TREC #401755
  • Project Development and Lifecycle
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Workforce Training

Accomplishments

Letter of Commendation from Mayor

LIP Training Supervisors City of Houston

  • Recognized as Employee of the 2021 for outstanding performance and team contributions.

Timeline

Division Manager- Skilled Trades /Renovation Project Manager

City of Houston- General Serv
11.2021 - Current

Real Estate Agent

Lions Gate Realty
02.2017 - 01.2020

Electrical Supervisor

City of Houston General Services Dept
11.2010 - 11.2021

Journeyman Electrician

City of Houston General Services
05.2008 - 11.2010

Real Estate -

Real Estate U

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Physics (Pre Engineering)

University of Houston - Downtown
Ricardo Banda